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RepublicanRunning for VA-1 U.S. House · 2026
Rob Wittman
Robert Joseph Wittman is an American politician and environmental health specialist serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, his district contains portions of the Richmond suburbs and Hampton Roads area, as well as the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
Born 1959 · Washington, D.C. , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06
Rob Wittman, the U.S. representative for Virginia's 1st district since 2007 and an environmental health specialist, is seeking re-election. In recent polling, he leads narrowly against challenger Shannon Taylor, with about 42% support versus about 40%. Polymarket odds place his win probability at about 40%. Wittman has raised roughly $3 million for the race and previously served as Mayor (1992–1996) and in the Virginia House of Delegates (2006–2007).
41.5%
Polling average
our aggregate
44%
Win probability
market-implied
$3.4M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Wittman's money comes from.
C−
38/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance4
2% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
45% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding48
52% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Wittman did in office.
MeasureYearAction
Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017
Became Public Law No: 115-121.
2017
Became law
Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013
Became Public Law No: 113-239.
2013
Became law
To amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to establish requirements regarding payment of the non-F
Became Public Law No: 111-149.
2009
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virgi
Became Public Law No: 110-226.
2008
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, V
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025
Sponsored
AWRC Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026
Sponsored
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Wittman votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Wittman
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
72
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 577 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Republicans · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1992Mayor
1992–1996
2004Chairperson
2004–2005
2006Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
2006–2007
2007United States representative
since 2007
—Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$3.4M
Raised
$915k
Spent
$3.9M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
2% small (<$200)53% large indiv.45% PAC
48% in-state · 52% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Race
The contest Wittman is running in.
VA · HOUSE · 2026tilt d
Wittman (R) vs Shannon Taylor (D)
41.5%+1.9 Wittman39.5%
Open full race detail →
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Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: BRIAN THORPE, HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
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Republican · VA-1 U.S. House
Rob Wittman
Robert Joseph Wittman is an American politician and environmental health specialist serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, his district contains portions of the Richmond suburbs and Hampton Roads area, as well as the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
Where Wittman standsRace →
Wittman 41.5%Shannon Taylor 39.5%
Market · wins
44¢
41.5%
Poll avg
44%
Win prob
$3.4M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06Rob Wittman, the U.S. representative for Virginia's 1st district since 2007 and an environmental health specialist, is seeking re-election. In recent polling, he leads narrowly against challenger Shannon Taylor, with about 42% support versus about 40%. Polymarket odds place his win probability at about 40%. Wittman has raised roughly $3 million for the race and previously served as Mayor (1992–1996) and in the Virginia House of Delegates (2006–2007).
Governing & voting record
Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017
2017 · BECAME LAW
Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013
2013 · BECAME LAW
To amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to establish requirements regarding payment of the non-F
2009 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virgi
2008 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, V
2025 · SPONSORED
AWRC Act of 2025
2026 · SPONSORED
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
2025 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1992Mayor
1992–1996
2004Chairperson
2004–2005
2006Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
2006–2007
2007United States representative
since 2007
—Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Wittman's money comes from.
C−
38/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance4
2% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
45% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding48
52% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Wittman votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Wittman
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
72
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 577 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
98%voted with Republicans · 2% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$3.4M
Raised
$915k
Spent
$3.9M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
2% small (<$200)53% large indiv.45% PAC
48% in-state · 52% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Related prediction markets
All markets →Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: BRIAN THORPE, HOUSE CREATIVE SERVICES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)